Sandy Fisher

Sandy stands before her Sheaf of Wheat, woven paper and assorted fibers.  Below is her demonstration loom.  To see it in use, click the image.

Artist's Statement

SANDY FISHER

Weaving is a passion for me that flows throughout each piece.  Weaving is visual music, as each thread is set up in a rhythmic pattern on the loom. 

The weft creates the music, and the product becomes the score.

The visual music I weave is in the line of fine home furnishings, table runners, placemats, napkins, tablecloths and bath towels, which are marketed nationwide.  I have continued to keep alive the traditions of my craft for over 20 years.  My inspiration comes from many avenues; for example, seeing the painted desert of the southwest at sunset, I become excited by the large array of color combinations surrounding me.  The early morning hours of a solitary bike ride becomes the venue to see form and texture in the hillsides I ride past.  Everywhere I go, I see Nature has woven elements in her patterns and designs that I bring home with me to my studio.

Three elements are vital in my design process: color, texture and pattern.  Color is introduced by hand dyed techniques, either by a controlled formula or in a random fashion where anything could happen.  Texture comes from natural fibers (cotton, linen, and rayon), or may be as diverse as hand made paper, wood or cut up canvas.  The woven structure or pattern comes from how I manipulate the threads in the warp, to best express the form and function of each piece.  Through my work I share my passion for weaving and for life. This is my way of giving.